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[Saint Jude]

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Hi Ya'll! Wow so much going on these days here...
Love & hugs to everyone.
Ditto on Di's post- so well said. "Hugs to those that need em, cheers to those that want em... and a SALUTE to ALL!"

I've been doing a LOT of soul searching lately. I've decided to stop taking Topa. I hate to admit I'm vain, but my hair is getting way too thin & I'm starting to have nightmares about clumps of it coming out!
I've definately proven to myself & everyone around me, that I'm entirely capable of drinking beyond the effects of Topa. So I feel at this point, I need to just try to be true to myself, take my supps(not meds), and do what I know I have to do. I know it won't be easy... but it's time for me to "grow -up" and stop being such a self centered brat. That's exactly how I feel... when I allow alcohol to have the upper hand in my life.

I've asked my Hubby about joining me in going abs- he's not interested.
At this point I feel, it's too hard for me to do abs, with it in the house... so I just have to be more determined than ever. I'd like to think I can still drink a few beers, here & there...is that insane thinking?
I know I did pretty good for the better part of the past year. Just right now, I'm having a really hard time with it.

Sorry this is so long... Like Fan says... "get er done!"
I will be OK... just bouncing back again...:whee:
:l Judie

[DidItForMe]

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Jude:

What level of Topa are you on? I am hoping to start it soon but certainly don't want my hair to fall out!

[dilayne]

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Hi Judie,
Good luck girl! I understand about the topa..I had to make the same decision. You can do it if you really plan your time well...maybe try on some hobbies that will keep your hands busy when you are tempted..keep some O'dules around if you like beer and maybe come up with a few fun drinks that are special (and healthy)..virgin bloody marys if it's social time that test you...keep it festive! You deserve it! Oh yes, maybe up your CD time..I really believe you gotta replace the addiction with something else of greater value so that when you are feeling tempted, you have something else at stake..not just being 'abs' or 'mods'...??? (((hugs)))

[DidItForMe]

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Jenneh:

You should get an award for the most avatars used! You are so funny!

[lushy]

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Jude, what about campral? I know of others who have had success on it around here. I have also heard there are supps to counteract the hair loss? Have you already heard of those? I do not know which ones but RJ could help you. You have proven yourself for over a year. You will be fine....

[InnerStrength]

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Judie
I wish you the best too - can I also ask what dose you are at? That is scary. I am at 150mg and have actually decided to stay here for a while. I have had some dizzy episodes and unless that goes away I am not going up and I will dose back down unless it gets better...when did you first start noticing the hair thing?
Love ya
jen

[InnerStrength]

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I know Didit - I have to entertain myself somehow
LOL
Jen

[Saint Jude]

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Hey Ya'll.
Thanks for all the replies:h
I'm only on (or was... I quite yesterday), 100mg per day. Don't worry, I DOSED DOWN SLOWLY.
Maybe I'm being paranoid, my hair has never been really thick. But I've always worn it long. At this point I have the same amount in 1 braid, as I used to (total on my head), as I used to have in 2 braids... that's a huge diff! I'm also taking 1800mcg biotin & 200 mcg selinium(as suggested in RJ's book), but I've only been taking them for a few weeks.

Lush I have considered trying campral... but I think I'll give it a go ... just on L-glut, Kudzu, and the support here; as well as the CD's... and back to the exercising! I definately got thrown off course with the migraine!

Just weird how I can go from feeling like I've got the world by the tail... to feeling like the tail end off a mule !

[Beaches]

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Hi Judie and welcome back. Glad to see you and Di too.

I was up to 200 mg recently and moved back down to 100mg and am moving my way back down. I too want to figure out my way around this without the Topa. Best of luck!
Beaches

[Beaches]

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Jen, you do have the best avatars.

[MKR]

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Hey Judie, good choices, you really are so level headed! I think you have many months of having drawn good habits and learned your way around mods. I know you taught me a lot about how to do this and where to put your thought processes with mods. :thanks:

Just let us know if there is anything we can do to help cheer you on!

Jen- so cute!! Can you still cheer us on with that one? You are doing so well also. we applaud both of you!:goodjob:

Di, good to see you - missed you.

:l Mary

[Saint Jude]

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Sorry Mike! I'm a bit slow today... Shall we do the Mule's end Boogie?:danthin: :banana:

[InnerStrength]

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I cheer all of you guys on - always!!!

[Beaches]

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Jen,
I may even be attracted to your avatar...maybe something I might have to look into further...

HA HA

[lushy]

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LOL Beaches!!!!

Jen, the last cheerleader looked transgender, now this woman is one of those "skinny bitches" I despise. Can't you do better that that? (Actually I am just giving you an excuse to give in to your avataroholism).